We’re only a few years into the DCEU, and it seems that Warner Bros have other plans already.
The studio is apparently developing a new banner that will apparently explore the DC properties under its control outside of the DCEU continuity. And apparently, Batman’s arch-nemesis is first up. Plans are in place for a Joker origin story.
Todd Phillips (The Hangover) is attached to direct and co-write, with Scott Silver (8-Mile) working on the script with him. Most intriguingly of all, Martin Scorsese has been attached to direct, even though some sources have claimed his involvement is not concrete.
This prospect raises a number of issues. The role will apparently be recast, so no Jared Leto this time around. The question is, why Warners are taking this approach at this time? The exceedingly negative reaction to the expanded parts of last year’s Killing Joke adaptation might have something to do with it, with the studio planning to do a Joker origin ‘right’. Still, with the process only just starting there’s probably going to be a long time before we know anything more.
Source: Screen Rant
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